Most of us think we are whizzes when it comes to browsing. We spend the better part of the day browsing online, making the most of our Hughesnet internet packages. Google’s Chrome browser has become our greatest ally in the office. But how much do you really know about your google browser?

Google has a number of secret functions that can make your day better. Some of these functions are for Chrome, their web browser. Others are apps you can download on your mobile devices. Sometimes, we tend to forget just how innovative and creative google really is. We think of Google as simply the search engine and browser. It is so much more than that.

Let’s look at some of the other things Google has invented, which we don’t know of.

10 Google Functions and Product That Can Make Your Life Better

Google has given us self-driving cars, Google Glass, and so much more. It is fitting that we shed some light on Google’s other innovations. Their self-driving car technology has finally been allowed to debut in the real-world as Waymo. Waymo is a self-driving taxi service that people can use within Pheonix, Arizona.

1. Google Sky
2. Google Art Project
3. Google Sound Search
4. Google Fonts
5. Google Keep
6. Google Translate App
7. Google Timer
8. Google Search on Your Phone
9. Google’s Chat App
10. Tic-Tac-Toe

#1. Google Sky

Google Sky is one of Google’s pet projects. It is like Google Earth, but for the Universe. Google Sky lets you explore the far reaches space. You can play around with it to find the position of planets and constellations. That’s not all you can do with it. You can also connect with the Hubble Space Telescope and explore the universe. You can even travel back in time and watch different galaxies being born. One of the special features of Google Sky is the ability to view the universe over different wavelengths. You can see how it would be like to have X-Ray vision or even infrared vision.

#2. Google Art Project

This takes Google’s Street View concept into the halls of some of the world’s best museums. The Art Project is Google’s way of promoting more culture and art. Google had to collaborate with over 250 institutions to put this project together. You can view tens of thousands of artworks, spanning over 6,000 artists.

#3. Google Sound Search

Do you know of Shazam? This is Google’s version of the app and it is pretty good. As you would expect from the tech giant. Google Sound Search allows to you find out about any song playing around you. It uses the microphone of your device to listen to the song playing and then uses its own technical magic to tell you the name of the song. But that’s not all. You can also find out the artist details and even purchase the song to listen to it whenever you want.

#4. Google Fonts

Have you ever been browsing the web and felt that most of the webpages started looking the same? The same monotonous fonts everywhere you look. There is a way to change that. Type in Google Fonts on your browser and you will be taken to a page where you can choose from 915 fonts. Selecting your favorite one will change your browser settings and allow you to view all pages in your font.

#5. Google Keep

To help you stay organized, Google has its own version of sticky post-its. They’re called Google Keep and you can download the app from any app store. You can keep track of your notes, meetings, appointments, and really anything you want. You can even have voice memos automatically transcribed for you.

#6. Google Translate App

Google translate app takes translation to the next level. It is one of the most effective apps in the market to help you navigate through unknown streets. If you find yourself lost in a new country with a different language, Google has you covered. The app uses your device’s camera. You point your camera towards anything that needs translating, like road signs. The app can translate the sign in real-time and show you the translation on your screen.

#7. Google Timer

How often has it happened that you were at work, taking a break and lost an hour? Google has something to fix that. If you’re in need of a timer or alarm, google ‘Google Timer’. You will never lose track of time sitting on your computer again.

#8. Google Search on Your Phone

If you are using your Android phone and want to check something on your screen, there’s a shortcut built in. All you need to do is tap and hold the circular home shortcut on your screen and Google will search it for you.

#9. Google’s Chat App

Allo is the next thing in text communication. The chatting app lets you send your friends some really fun doodles and stickers. It also has Google search built-in. Google’s AI also learns your typing and emoji habits pretty efficiently.

#10. Tic-Tac-Toe

If you are getting really bored and want to play a little mind game, search for Google Tic-Tac-Toe. It is a fun way to spend some time and recharge your batteries.

Conclusion

Google has many projects it is always working on, like Artificial Intelligence. Most of us have seen AI technology. Most service providers use AI for customer support, like Hughesnet Customer Service (1-855-850-5976). These AI systems are designed to perform fairly basic tasks, like collecting information or customer support chatbots. Google is working on developing an advanced AI unit. Their prototype test went badly recently, but we know Google has gone back to the drawing board. If anyone can figure out AI, it’s the masterminds at Google.